New Thinking for the Next Generation of Geography Education
Powerful Geography
Dentists

Dentists

Dentists

I. JOB SUMMARY

Main Topic: Human Geography
Secondary Topic: Environment and Society

Overview:

Geographers at work: Human geographers, medical geographers, health geographers

Recommended College Courses:  Human geography, World Geography, Location Analysis, Geography of Health, Environmental Geography

Skills:

Occupation Group: Healthcare

Learn more about Dentists from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm

II. POWERFUL GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene.
Dentists diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. Dental assistants provide patient care, take x rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene.